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Discover LudwigThe phrase "gently told" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when describing a manner of communication that is soft, kind, or considerate. Example: "She gently told him that it was time to leave the party."
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Enjoy the game more, he was gently told.
"We have a little more information," he gently told the woman.
"That's not my purpose for being here," Detective Taylor gently told him.
I gently told her that may not be good for either one of them.
"I know you still love your brother," Mr. Ramos gently told him.
When I was gently told that Polack was an offensive term I stopped using it.
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Nachman urged gently, "Tell me.
They gently tell me that Hannah is learning to run fast.
Danny gently tells a child that the map he is holding is upside down.
Cooper prodded her gently, telling her that they needed to leave.
But if I did it constantly, I wouldn't blame my friends for gently telling me to shut up.
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